About ASCP

The preeminent medical society for pathology and laboratory professionals

With more than 100,000 members, including board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, laboratory professionals, and students around the world, we represent, champion, and advocate for all persons in the laboratory, and the patients they care for.

ASCP pursues excellence, growth, and education in pathology and laboratory medicine, and we continually push ourselves forward to better understand how we can share our knowledge with the healthcare community to provide high-quality care for all.

The society’s influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.

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Our mission is to provide excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals.

ASCP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of ASCP

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